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B4 LJV

2016 BMW X5

Black Diesel 2993cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Jul 2027
Tests7 (7 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

164,532 mi
Last recorded164,532 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2016 BMW X556,128 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationB4 LJV
MakeBMW
ModelX5
Year2016
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,993cc

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MOT History

7 pass
Pass 22 Jul 2026 164,532 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

Pass 3 Jun 2025 158,618 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 May 2024 151,558 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2023 143,959 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play BACK ARM (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Dec 2021 137,463 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2020 125,426 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2019 98,286 miles

How Reliable is the BMW X5?

Based on 1,735,343 MOT tests across 137,484 vehicles.

77.0%
Pass Rate
7,400
Miles/Year
25
Year Lifespan
137,484
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 31,544
constant velocity joint gaiter split 29,936
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 29,587
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,930
constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc 21,276
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B4 LJV is a 2016 BMW X5 in Black with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

Across all 2016 BMW X5 models, the average MOT pass rate is 88.5% with a typical mileage of 56,128 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a BMW X5 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 31,544 recorded failures. If you're considering buying B4 LJV, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW X5 typically stays on UK roads for around 25 years. At 10 years old, this BMW X5 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was B4 LJV registered?

B4 LJV is a 2016 BMW X5, first registered on 30 November 2016.

Is B4 LJV safe to buy?

The MOT history for B4 LJV shows 7 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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